Yo yo biscuits are a classic Southern treat that combines the flavors of buttery biscuits and sweet fruit filling. The combination of a fluffy, flaky biscuit and a tangy, sweet fruit filling makes yo yo biscuits a favorite among both kids and adults. They are perfect for a quick breakfast, an afternoon snack, or a dessert. This article will guide you through the process of making yo yo biscuits from scratch, providing you with tips and tricks on how to achieve the perfect texture and flavor.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
YO-YO BISCUITS
Classic melt-in-your-mouth yo yo biscuits with a sweet creamy filling. These soft and crumbly custard cookies are inspired by the original CWA recipe.
Provided by Lucy - Bake Play Smile
Categories Biscuits
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 160 degrees celsius (fan-forced).
- Line two baking trays with baking paper.
- Sift the icing sugar into a large bowl.
- Add the butter and vanilla essence.
- Beat with a stand mixer or hand-held beaters until smooth and creamy.
- Sift into the bowl the self raising flour, plain flour and custard powder. Stir well to combine.
- Roll mixture into teaspoonful sized balls and place 5cm apart on the prepared baking trays.
- Press the tops of the balls lightly with a fork.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until just ever so lightly golden.
- Leave to cool on the trays for 10 minutes before moving to a wire rack to cool completely.
- To make the filling, beat the butter, vanilla essence and lemon juice until smooth and creamy.
- Slowly add the sifted icing sugar, beating well in between additions.
- When the mixture is completely combined and smooth, add one drop of pink food colouring and beat until the colour is evenly dispersed.
- Join two biscuits together with 1tsp of filling.
- Preheat oven to 160 degrees celsius (fan-forced). Line two baking trays with baking paper.
- Measure the self raising flour, plain flour and custard powder into the TM bowl and sift on Speed 3 for 30 seconds to combine. Place the flour mixture into a separate bowl and set aside.
- Place the butter, vanilla essence and icing sugar in the TM bowl. Beat on Speed 4 for approximately 1 minute or until the mixture is pale, fluffy and smooth.
- Add the flour mixture and combine on Speed 1, slowly increasing to Speed 4 until smooth and completely combined (if your mixture is too sticky, add a little more flour).
- Roll mixture into teaspoonful sized balls and place 5cm apart on the prepared baking trays. Press the tops of the balls lightly with a fork.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until just lightly golden. Leave to cool on the trays for 10 minutes before moving to a wire rack to cool completely.
- To make the filling, combine the butter and icing sugar on Speed 4 until pale and smooth. Add the vanilla essence, lemon juice and one drop of pink food colouring. Beat for 1 minute, Speed 6, or until smooth and fluffy.
- Join two biscuits together with 1 teaspoon of filling.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 kcal, Carbohydrate 22 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 81 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 14 g, ServingSize 1 serving
YO-YO BISCUITS
Delicious, fine texture, buttery biscuits join together with sweet lemony butter cream or chocolate butter cream. Sometimes called Melting Moments here in Australia.
Provided by Hanka
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 12 biscuits
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 170°C.
- Cream butter and icing sugar until light. Add sifted flour and custard powder. Mix well until forms into smooth dough.
- Roll dough into logs and cut it up into small pieces same size about 30g each.You should have about 24 pieces.
- Form into balls and place on tray and press with a fork.
- Bake for about 15 minutes. They should be very pale almost no color.
- Tip: Don't over bake them they will be dry.
- For butter-cream:.
- With electric mixer whip the softened butter with icing sugar until light and fluffy. Add lemon juice and zest and more or less up to your taste.
- When biscuits are cooled join together with butter cream.
- Tip: If you prefer chocolate butter cream omit lemon juice and zest and add 2 tablespoons cocoa powder and 1tsp. vanilla extract.
Tips:
- Choose the right ingredients. Use high-quality butter, flour, and sugar. Fresh eggs will also help the cookies turn out light and fluffy.
- Chill the dough before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
- Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the cookies at the right temperature. The ideal temperature for baking yo-yo biscuits is 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Don't overbake the cookies. Keep an eye on the cookies while they're baking. They're done when the edges are just starting to brown.
- Let the cookies cool completely before filling them. This will help prevent the filling from seeping out.
Conclusion:
Yo-yo biscuits are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. By following these tips, you can make perfect yo-yo biscuits every time. Whether you enjoy them plain or filled with your favorite jam or frosting, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.
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